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Burglary and Theft

  • 13 November 2024
Burglary and Theft

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify a suspect in reference to a burglary and theft that occurred on two different occasion’s on October 22nd and November 4th at Abelardos Mexican Restaurant located at 1610 W Jefferson, in Springfield.  Both times a male suspect is seen arriving in a white sedan in the early morning hours.  The male suspect, using bolt cutters, breaks into a detached freezer stealing over a thousand dollars’ worth of meat.  Photos of the individual(s) can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspect, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, or use the P3 app. If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

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6th Annual Rhythm and Brews Event

  • 8 July 2021
6th Annual Rhythm and Brews Event

This week Crime Stoppers wants to let you know about our next fundraiser! Join us for our 6th Annual Rhythm & Brews event on Monday, July 19th at the Hand of Fate Brewing Company in downtown Petersburg.  Doors open for food and drink at 5:00pm with music by the Whirled Peas beginning at 6:00pm. Tickets are $20 per person and includes a complimentary brew, food and a souvenir koozie. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult.  Craft beer aficionados will enjoy award winning brews, savory eats and live music by the Whirled Peas!  If you have information about crime call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app.  We pay cash if an arrest is made and remember, Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Can You Identify?

  • 23 June 2021
Can You Identify?

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an incident that took place at approximately 5:30am on Wednesday, June 16th near the Northfield Inn and Conference Center in Springfield.  In this case a male suspect approached and attacked an adult female victim.  The victim was able to fight off the suspect who then fled on foot.  The Springfield Police Department is attempting to identify the male suspect in this case and a photo of him can be seen on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you can identify this suspect, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Missing Person

  • 21 June 2021
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a missing person.  Kenneth P. Brown was last seen at the Days Inn located at 5970 S. 6th St. Frontage Rd. on the morning of Wednesday, April 14th, 2021.  Kenneth is a 42yr. old while male, 5’4” tall and weighs 145 pounds with brown hair and eyes.  Foul play is suspected by law enforcement and they need your assistance with this case!  If you have information about Kenneth Brown’s disappearance or you know his location, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Armed Robbery to Business

  • 8 June 2021
Armed Robbery to Business

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an Armed Robbery that occurred at Harry’s Adult Daycare located at 320 Highland Ave. on Tuesday, June 8th at 12:40am.  A black male suspect in his 20’s, thin build, 5’7” to 5’9” wearing a dark blue or black puffy coat, ski mask with sun glasses over it, dark jeans, gloves and white shoes entered the business.  Once inside the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from the bar tender.  After the robbery the suspect fled west bound on foot.  Photos of the suspect can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have information about this incident, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Shooting Incident

  • 19 May 2021
Shooting Incident

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shooting incident that occurred on Sunday, April 11th at 12:07pm at Lucky Lady Laundry, located at 1056 E. Stanford.  An unknown suspect(s) in a dark colored Ford Taurus fired shots from the front passenger window at a white Toyota 4 door that was parked in the lot.  The victim vehicle was struck several times but no persons were injured.  The suspect vehicle fled south on 11th St.  Photos of the suspect vehicle can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have information about this shooting incident, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Theft

  • 13 May 2021
Theft

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about two thefts that have taken place at the railroad underpass construction site at 9th and Laurel in Springfield.  Between 4pm on March 12th and 8am on March 16th a 2 inch, gas powered water pump and water meter were stolen from a construction trailer.  Between 4pm on April 16th and 8am on April 19th a yellow ground compactor machine, which had been chained to a tractor, was stolen.  Example photos of both items can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have information about these thefts, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Shots Fired and Criminal Damage

  • 10 May 2021
Shots Fired and Criminal Damage

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shooting incident which took place at 2:22 am on Friday, March 26th in the area of Lexington Dr. and Concord Dr. in Springfield.  Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots fired and seeing a gray SUV and small dark vehicle whose occupants were firing shots at each other.  Moments later witnesses report seeing the vehicles shooting at each other in the area of Westchester Blvd. and Gaines Mill Rd.  The gray SUV was last seen west bound on Westchester Blvd. and the small dark vehicle left north bound on Gaines Mill Rd.  One apartment in the area of Lexington and Concord was struck by gunfire and shell casings were located in the intersection.  If you have information about this incident, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Summer Safety Tips for your Home and Vehicle

  • 29 April 2021
Summer Safety Tips for your Home and Vehicle

This week Crime Stoppers would like to remind you of some basic summer safety tips for your home.  Leave porch lights on at night and use timers.  Secure all windows, doors and garage doors.  Lock car doors even if inside a garage and remove any valuables.  If leaving town call your local police department to have vacation checks done.  Don’t let mail stack up, you can call the post office for a hold.  If you have an alarm system make sure it’s in good working order and use it.  If you have information about crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  All 3 ways are completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

 

Shooting Incident

  • 21 April 2021
Shooting Incident

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shooting incident that took place on Thursday, March 25th at 7:20pm at 2900 Taylor Ave. in Springfield.  Three unknown suspects exited a black Chrysler 300 parked in the lot and began firing shots.  Several vehicles and buildings were struck by bullets but no persons were injured.  Photos of the suspect vehicle can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have information about this shooting incident, or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  All 3 ways are completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

In an ongoing effort to help stop the gun violence in our communities, Crime Stoppers pledges a minimum reward of $500 for anonymous information that leads to the arrest of a subject illegally possessing a handgun and a minimum of $1000 for the arrest of a subject illegally possessing a rifle or weapon that fires rifle ammunition.

Theft

  • 14 April 2021
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department with the theft of an enclosed trailer.  Between 7pm on Thursday, April 8th and 8am on Friday, April 9th, an all-black, 29 foot long V-nose, NEO brand enclosed trailer with chrome wheels and Iowa registration was stolen from 751 North Oak Road in Rochester, IL.  The suspect is believed to have left north bound on Oak Road after the theft. If you have information about this theft, or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  All 3 ways are completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

In an ongoing effort to help stop the gun violence in our communities, Crime Stoppers pledges a minimum reward of $500 for anonymous information that leads to the arrest of a subject illegally possessing a handgun and a minimum of $1000 for the arrest of a subject illegally possessing a rifle or weapon that fires rifle ammunition.

 

 

 

 

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